HIMSS18 Sneak Peek
This issue of Clinical Informatics Insights focuses on HIMSS18 and explores some of the different educational, networking and exhibition offerings for clinicians. Delve in and read about tips and tricks to make the most of networking opportunities and access links to conference resources to help you get the most out of your trip to HIMSS18. Happy New Year!

Even in today's digital world, face-to-face networking is still beneficial to you and your organization-in fact, it's one of the top reasons for attending the HIMSS Annual Conference. Plan ahead and take full advantage of the following education and networking opportunities.

Nine student leaders, with interests ranging from consumer health informatics to public health, were selected for scholarships this year. To date, the HIMSS Foundation has awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships to 110+ students.

Electronic health records offer benefits to both provider and patient, such as ease of communication and access to education. But the ambulatory setting poses some unique challenges.

HIMSS NEWS

5 Health IT Trends to Watch at HIMSS18Explore how the brightest in health and technology leverage their assets to continually innovate toward a more sustainable healthcare system. The opening day of HIMSS18 affords attendees the opportunity to unpack an array of topics in an immersive pre-conference experience - ensuring that they have actionable insights to put in to practice when they return home. Learn more.

Improving Community Health Outcomes through TelehealthLCHC’s extensive use of telehealth technology (providing health care over a distance), "store and forward" telemedicine (transmission of still images via secure connection for later interpretation by a health specialist), and remote blood pressure monitoring have earned LCHC recognition from HIMSS, a global non-profit organization that leads efforts to optimize health engagements and care outcomes using information and technology. Read more.

Plan a trip to the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase™Booth 11955A premier 34,000-square-foot exhibition that demonstrates the interoperability imperative for connecting health and care. Learn more about innovative solutions as you interact with vendors and kiosks, and exchange ideas and best practices with interoperability experts and other attendees at networking events.

Your membership dues contribute to the education, resources, and thought leadership necessary to drive your career and our industry forward. Take a moment today to login to your account to ensure that your membership is up to date. If you need a paper invoice, request via email at membersupport@himss.org. Thank you for your support!